Monday, March 14, 2016

Second Try, Nearly Perfect

Determination.  I knew I would have to give this design at least one more try.  This was my first try:  Playing With Highlights.  The second time was nearly perfect, but there is room for improvement.

With the last stack of Peppered Cottons, fresh templates, hot iron and my glue bottle, it was time to give it another go.

28" x 37"
I may have run out of the main colors, or was it planned that the side pieces are a different color?  Okay, I didn't have enough so I had to improvise!  It's a test, right?


The quilting is very similar to the first piece, except I didn't go quite as dense with this one.  I used Pink, Purple and Grey thread and as always, it makes for some 'pretty' on the back!


The back is Moda Black Cross Weave.  It was the perfect size.  I'm surprised at how slippery this fabric is.  I ended up spray basting (and I never, ever do that) because I thought it would stay in place better.  It did and it didn't.  I think I should have used more spray!


With every design, there is a learning curve.  A slight change here, a little adjustment there. It may work, it may not.  I'll keep trying, plugging away.  You never know, I may get lucky or it might even turn into something completely different!


For now it can be put on the back burner.  I'm itching to jump into some Improv!!

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28 comments :

  1. I love the colors in this one. Peppered cottons are so yummy. I bet the texture is awesome. Will there be more in this series? or has the itch been scratched :)

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    1. It's hard to get accurate pictures of these colors! For now, the itch has been scratched. But I certainly will be revisiting it in the near feature!

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  2. Креативное! Нравится! Очень стильно!

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  3. The quilting really highlights the design. I hope you'll bring it for show 'n' tell sometime.

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    1. Thank you! The quilting was fun, but didn't turn out exactly as I had hoped! I will bring it for show and tell!

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  4. WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and what beautiful quilting.

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    1. Its hard to go wrong with Peppered Cottons and these color! They are such a rich combination!

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  5. You have really got me itching for some Pepper Cottons...this is gorgeous in the purples and grays, and I like the addition of the symmetrical counterpoints :)

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    1. I love Peppered Cottons and hope to restock one day soon! It's been fun playing with this design, and I have nearly perfected it!

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  6. I still have trouble using purple as the primary colour, but your quilt looks fabulous! I am specially in love with the quilting.

    -Soma

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    1. I'm pleased with the quilting and the design is just about perfect for me. Test #3 will happen down the road a bit!

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  7. This is great, love that splash of pink on the back where all the quilting meets. You have a great quilting imagination and talent!

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    1. My favorite part is that exact point too! Sometimes my imagination can be a little over the top, but it's always fun to explore!

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  8. I especially love the quilting Jayne.....it is so yummy!! I think I looks fabulous!

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  9. I like this one too. Great quilting. I got my Highlight, but don't know what to make yet.

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  10. Love everything about this! I love the side pieces are a different color and the fact that you matched the binding to one of the small side piece.

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  11. I like how you matched the binding on one side but not the other... but you know I am totally crushing on binding details right now, too! :)

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  12. Wow! I love this pattern and these colors SO MUCH!! Great job! :)

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  13. The things that fly about in your brain, Jayne. They boggle me. Awesome!

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  14. I'm pretty amazed by your brain as well. It's such an interesting pattern.

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  15. Both tries are pretty awesome, but I do love the color combination on this one! Gorgeous. It's so funny you say that, too, about improv--I'm itching to try some! I think I'm going to dive into some soon! Enjoy, and gorgeous makes!

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  16. This quilt may be out of your comfort zone, but it is awesome to see you are always willing to try something new. And maybe even try it twice! The quilting is, of course, amazing. Love that zing of colour on the back!

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  17. Your quilting is amazing! I love the mix of colours you have used and the binding and the threads...

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  18. I'm enjoying the iterations of this. Pretty please come and share this post at my new linky: http://quiltingmod.blogspot.com/2016/03/lessons-learned-linky-3.html.

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  19. Love the back! It reminds me of crop circles :)

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  20. This quilt looks really great! I love the colors you chose.

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